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MH Newspaper Cuttings of the Day_ 26th March 2021_ Friday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today


1. PM Modi begins two-day visit to Bangladesh today India and Bangladesh are likely to ink at least five MoUs during Mr. Modi's visit, says Foreign Minister. 2. Bharat Bandh: rail, road transport likely to be affected in parts of country Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh', even as it will not be observed in four poll-bound States and Puducherry. 3. RJD calls for bandh to protest police action in Bihar Assembly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday gave a call for "Bihar Bandh" on March 26 in protest against forceful eviction of Opposition MLAs from the Assembly when they were agitating against the police bill two days ago. 4. Prahlad Patel to inaugurate Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho Union Tourism and Culture Minister Pralhad Patel will inaugurate the Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on Friday and kick-start a roadshow to promote the UNESCO world heritage site as a potential site for global gatherings. 5. Supreme Court to deliver judgement in Tata-Mistry case The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the cross appeals filed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. against the NCLAT order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the over $100 billion salt-to-software Tata conglomerate. 6. Maharashtra to decide on lockdown at COVID-19 review meet In the wake of the relentless case surge, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that a review meeting of all elected representatives along with top officials had been called for on Friday. 7. Madras HC to hear DMK’s appeal over postal ballots The DMK on Thursday complained to the Madras High Court against the collection of postal votes from ‘absentee voters’ even before a list of such voters could be provided to recognised political parties. 8. 2nd ODI: With series win in sight, India gear up for 'Surya Namaskar' The immensely talented Suryakumar Yadav is likely to get a chance to showcase his '360 degree' hitting skills when a rampaging Indian team takes on a rather clueless England, aiming to seal another series victory in the second ODI in Pune on Friday. 9. ISSF World Cup: India's 50m rifle 3 positions men's final postponed after Hungary pulls out over internal feud The gold medal round will now take place on Friday between hosts India and third-placed team U.S. in what seems to be an unprecedented development in the marquee event. The Hungarian team for the particular event has been disqualified from the tournament due to "unsporting behaviour". 10. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,18,46,066 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,62,363.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. PM Modi begins two-day visit to Bangladesh today

India and Bangladesh are likely to ink at least five MoUs during Mr. Modi's visit, says Foreign Minister.

2. Bharat Bandh: rail, road transport likely to be affected in parts of country

Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh', even as it will not be observed in four poll-bound States and Puducherry.

3. RJD calls for bandh to protest police action in Bihar Assembly

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday gave a call for "Bihar Bandh" on March 26 in protest against forceful eviction of Opposition MLAs from the Assembly when they were agitating against the police bill two days ago.

4. Prahlad Patel to inaugurate Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Pralhad Patel will inaugurate the Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on Friday and kick-start a roadshow to promote the UNESCO world heritage site as a potential site for global gatherings.

5. Supreme Court to deliver judgement in Tata-Mistry case

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the cross appeals filed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. against the NCLAT order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the over $100 billion salt-to-software Tata conglomerate.

6. Maharashtra to decide on lockdown at COVID-19 review meet

In the wake of the relentless case surge, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that a review meeting of all elected representatives along with top officials had been called for on Friday.

7. Madras HC to hear DMK’s appeal over postal ballots

The DMK on Thursday complained to the Madras High Court against the collection of postal votes from ‘absentee voters’ even before a list of such voters could be provided to recognised political parties.

8. 2nd ODI: With series win in sight, India gear up for 'Surya Namaskar'

The immensely talented Suryakumar Yadav is likely to get a chance to showcase his '360 degree' hitting skills when a rampaging Indian team takes on a rather clueless England, aiming to seal another series victory in the second ODI in Pune on Friday.

9. ISSF World Cup: India's 50m rifle 3 positions men's final postponed after Hungary pulls out over internal feud

The gold medal round will now take place on Friday between hosts India and third-placed team U.S. in what seems to be an unprecedented development in the marquee event. The Hungarian team for the particular event has been disqualified from the tournament due to "unsporting behaviour".

10. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,18,46,066 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,62,363.

English School Edapal Daily Newspaper Quiz(26/03/2021) 1.Who is the Education Minister of Andrapradesh? Ans.Adimulapu Suresh

Expand GCC.

Ans . Gulf Cooperation Council 3.Who is the Supreme Leader of North Korea? Ans.Kim Jong-un

Who is the Prime Minister of Japan?

Ans Yoshihide Suga

Expand JIPMER.

Ans. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Ans.Who is the Director of JIPMER? Ans. Rakesh Aggarwal

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day _ 25th March 2021_ Thursday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today


1. One year of the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown One year ago, Indians locked down in their homes as COVID-19 tightened its grip over the country. 2. Quota \| Hearing continues in Supreme Court Meghalaya justifies quota beyond 50%, refers to extraordinary circumstances in State. 3. Priya Ramani acquittal \| M.J. Akbar moves Delhi High Court The plea is scheduled to come up for hearing on Thursday before Justice Mukta Gupta. 4. Mehbooba Mufti to appear before ED on Thursday, say sources PDP president Mehbooba Mufti will appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case, sources in the party said. 5. J&K tulip garden to open to public on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked everyone to visit tulip garden, located at the foothills of Zabarwan range in Jammu and Kashmir, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of the Union Territory. 6. NIA remand of Sachin Vaze expires on Thursday A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the NIA immediately. 7. BJP MP Mohan Delkar death \| Dadra and Nagar Haveli collector moves High Court Sandeep Kumar Singh seeks quashing of an FIR against him. A bench of Justices S.S. Shinde and Manish Pitale will continue to hear the case on Thursday. 8. Sudeva Delhi look to finish their debut campaign with win against Aizawl FC Sudeva Delhi FC will look to extend their three-game winning streak when they face Aizawl FC in the last game of their debut I-League season in Kalyani on Thursday. 9. Pride at stake, Chennai City and Neroca aim to finish season with win Neroca FC will hope to put their troubles behind and finish their I-League season on a positive note when they face Chennai City FC at the KBK Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday. 10. Real Kashmir take on Mohammedan SC, aim to end season on high Real Kashmir will hope to end their five-game winless streak in the second phase when they take on Mohammedan SC in a battle for the fifth place in Group A of the I-League in Kalyani on Thursday. 11. India seek to play fearless football against Oman in first international after COVID-19 lockdown Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri will not be there to inspire but a young Indian team will seek to play fearless football against a more fancied Oman in its first international match in more than a year in Dubai on Thursday. 12. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,17,85,608 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,62,075.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. One year of the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown

One year ago, Indians locked down in their homes as COVID-19 tightened its grip over the country.

2. Quota | Hearing continues in Supreme Court

Meghalaya justifies quota beyond 50%, refers to extraordinary circumstances in State.

3. Priya Ramani acquittal | M.J. Akbar moves Delhi High Court

The plea is scheduled to come up for hearing on Thursday before Justice Mukta Gupta.

4. Mehbooba Mufti to appear before ED on Thursday, say sources

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti will appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case, sources in the party said.

5. J&K tulip garden to open to public on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked everyone to visit tulip garden, located at the foothills of Zabarwan range in Jammu and Kashmir, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of the Union Territory.

6. NIA remand of Sachin Vaze expires on Thursday

A Thane court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad to stop its investigation into the death of businessman Mansukh Hiran and hand over case records to the NIA immediately.

7. BJP MP Mohan Delkar death | Dadra and Nagar Haveli collector moves High Court

Sandeep Kumar Singh seeks quashing of an FIR against him. A bench of Justices S.S. Shinde and Manish Pitale will continue to hear the case on Thursday.

8. Sudeva Delhi look to finish their debut campaign with win against Aizawl FC

Sudeva Delhi FC will look to extend their three-game winning streak when they face Aizawl FC in the last game of their debut I-League season in Kalyani on Thursday.

9. Pride at stake, Chennai City and Neroca aim to finish season with win

Neroca FC will hope to put their troubles behind and finish their I-League season on a positive note when they face Chennai City FC at the KBK Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday.

10. Real Kashmir take on Mohammedan SC, aim to end season on high

Real Kashmir will hope to end their five-game winless streak in the second phase when they take on Mohammedan SC in a battle for the fifth place in Group A of the I-League in Kalyani on Thursday.

11. India seek to play fearless football against Oman in first international after COVID-19 lockdown

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri will not be there to inspire but a young Indian team will seek to play fearless football against a more fancied Oman in its first international match in more than a year in Dubai on Thursday.

12. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,17,85,608 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,62,075.

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(26/3/2021)

Expand SII

Ans. Serum Institute of India

Expand SCA

Ans. Suez Canal Authority

Who is the Afghanistan’s foreign minister?

Ans. Haneef Atmar

Who is the president of Afghanistan?

Ans. Ashraf Ghani

Expand INSOCOG

Ans. Indians SARs- CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics

Who is the head of Audi India?

Ans. Balbir Singh Dhillon

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the Day_ 24th March 2021_ Wednesday

English School Edapal Daily Newspaper Quiz(24/03/2021)

Who is the Health Minister of Karnataka?

Ans. K. Sudhakar

Who is the Finance Minister of India?

Ans..Nirmala Sitharaman

Who is the India’s Indus Water Commissioner ?

Ans. Pradeep Kumar

Who is the President of India?

Ans. Ram Nath Kovind

Expand ISRO.

Ans. Indian Space Research Organisation

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today


1. Corruption charge against Deshmukh: SC to hear Param Bir plea The Supreme Court will Wednesday hear the plea by Mumbai's former Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking direction for immediate "impartial and fair" CBI probe into alleged corrupt malpractices of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. 2. Deshmukh extortion row: BJP delegation to meet Maharashtra Governor today A delegation of BJP leaders including Devendra Fadnavis, state unit chief Chandrakant Patil, Sudhir Mungantiwar and Ashish Shelar will meet Maharashtra governor B S Koshyari on Wednesday. 3. SC likely to hear plea to stop the sale of electoral bonds today Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde agreed with advocate Prashant Bhushan on Thursday to urgently hear a plea by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms to stay the sale of a new set of electoral bonds on April 1, before Assembly elections in crucial States such as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. 4. Lockdown from March 24-31 in Maharashtra Parbhani district Parbhani district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region will remain under a lockdown from March 24 to March 31 in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said on Tuesday. 5. All educational institutions to be closed in Telangana All educational institutions in Telangana, except medical colleges, will be closed down from Wednesday, Education Minister P. Sabita Indra Reddy announced in the Assembly on Tuesday. 6. Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli elections Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock. 7. Budget session of Goa Assembly to begin today The budget session of the Goa legislative Assembly will begin on March 24, an official said on Tuesday. 8. Govt. to sell 15% stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via OFS The government on Tuesday said it will dilute 15 per cent stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via an offer for sale to raise nearly Rs 750 crore. 9. Volkswagen to unveil 'Taigun' model in India today Automaker Volkswagen will launch Taigun mid-sized SUV on March 24. The model will be powered by the brand’s TSI turbo-petrol engines. 10. ISSF World Cup \| Ganemat, Angad combine to win mixed skeet gold Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa bagged the skeet mixed team gold medal, extending the home contingent’s dominance at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on March 23. 11. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,17,32,689 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,824.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Corruption charge against Deshmukh: SC to hear Param Bir plea

The Supreme Court will Wednesday hear the plea by Mumbai's former Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking direction for immediate "impartial and fair" CBI probe into alleged corrupt malpractices of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

2. Deshmukh extortion row: BJP delegation to meet Maharashtra Governor today

A delegation of BJP leaders including Devendra Fadnavis, state unit chief Chandrakant Patil, Sudhir Mungantiwar and Ashish Shelar will meet Maharashtra governor B S Koshyari on Wednesday.

3. SC likely to hear plea to stop the sale of electoral bonds today

Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde agreed with advocate Prashant Bhushan on Thursday to urgently hear a plea by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms to stay the sale of a new set of electoral bonds on April 1, before Assembly elections in crucial States such as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

4. Lockdown from March 24-31 in Maharashtra Parbhani district

Parbhani district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region will remain under a lockdown from March 24 to March 31 in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, a senior official said on Tuesday.

5. All educational institutions to be closed in Telangana

All educational institutions in Telangana, except medical colleges, will be closed down from Wednesday, Education Minister P. Sabita Indra Reddy announced in the Assembly on Tuesday.

6. Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli elections

Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock.

7. Budget session of Goa Assembly to begin today

The budget session of the Goa legislative Assembly will begin on March 24, an official said on Tuesday.

8. Govt. to sell 15% stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via OFS

The government on Tuesday said it will dilute 15 per cent stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via an offer for sale to raise nearly Rs 750 crore.

9. Volkswagen to unveil 'Taigun' model in India today

Automaker Volkswagen will launch Taigun mid-sized SUV on March 24. The model will be powered by the brand’s TSI turbo-petrol engines.

10. ISSF World Cup | Ganemat, Angad combine to win mixed skeet gold

Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa bagged the skeet mixed team gold medal, extending the home contingent’s dominance at the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi on March 23.

11. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,17,32,689 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,824.

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MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_ 23rd March 2021_ Tuesday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today


1. Vote on resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC postponed to Tuesday The vote on a critical resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva has been postponed to Tuesday, as Colombo stepped up efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting which is being seen as an acid test for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. 2. Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday President Vladimir Putin said he will get a coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday, several months after widespread vaccination has started in Russia. 3. Afghan foreign minister arrives in India on three-day visit Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a three-day visit against the backdrop of renewed efforts to speed up the peace process in Afghanistan. Atmar is scheduled to hold extensive talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar later in the day with a focus on the Afghan peace process and ways to further bolster bilateral cooperation in a range of areas. 4. Loan moratorium: SC to pronounce verdict on Tuesday on pleas for relief from trade bodies The Supreme Court will on Tuesday pronounce verdict on a batch of pleas by various trade associations, including from real estate and power sectors, seeking extension of loan moratorium and other reliefs in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. Focus on Dhawan, as India eyes winning start in ODI series against England Struggling opener Shikhar Dhawan will be the focus in a spoilt-for-choice Indian team when it takes on world champion England in a three-match ODI series starting here on Tuesday with the visitors eyeing a positive end to their tour after Test and T20 debacles. 6. India vs South Africa \| Indian women to play for pride The final T20, to be played on Tuesday, therefore may be of little consequence as far as the rubber goes, but the Women in Blue will surely want to avoid a whitewash. They will have to come up with an improved display, especially in fielding and bowling. 7. Rajasthan: Nomination process for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats begins The nomination process for the bypolls to three Assembly constituencies in Rajasthan is set to begin from Tuesday. The last date for filing nominations is March 30 while the scrutiny of papers will be held on March 31. 8. Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils down to a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 9. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,16,52,756 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,410.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Vote on resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC postponed to Tuesday

The vote on a critical resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva has been postponed to Tuesday, as Colombo stepped up efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting which is being seen as an acid test for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

2. Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday

President Vladimir Putin said he will get a coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday, several months after widespread vaccination has started in Russia.

3. Afghan foreign minister arrives in India on three-day visit

Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a three-day visit against the backdrop of renewed efforts to speed up the peace process in Afghanistan. Atmar is scheduled to hold extensive talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar later in the day with a focus on the Afghan peace process and ways to further bolster bilateral cooperation in a range of areas.

4. Loan moratorium: SC to pronounce verdict on Tuesday on pleas for relief from trade bodies

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday pronounce verdict on a batch of pleas by various trade associations, including from real estate and power sectors, seeking extension of loan moratorium and other reliefs in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Focus on Dhawan, as India eyes winning start in ODI series against England

Struggling opener Shikhar Dhawan will be the focus in a spoilt-for-choice Indian team when it takes on world champion England in a three-match ODI series starting here on Tuesday with the visitors eyeing a positive end to their tour after Test and T20 debacles.

6. India vs South Africa | Indian women to play for pride

The final T20, to be played on Tuesday, therefore may be of little consequence as far as the rubber goes, but the Women in Blue will surely want to avoid a whitewash. They will have to come up with an improved display, especially in fielding and bowling.

7. Rajasthan: Nomination process for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats begins

The nomination process for the bypolls to three Assembly constituencies in Rajasthan is set to begin from Tuesday. The last date for filing nominations is March 30 while the scrutiny of papers will be held on March 31.

8. Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu

Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils down to a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

9. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,16,52,756 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,410.

MHES -Daily Newspaper Quiz Questions and Answers-(23/3/2021)

Who is the foreign minister of Russia?

Ans. Sergei Lavrov

Which Film received the title of “ best Malayalam film” in the 67^th National Film award? :

Ans. Kalla Nottam

Who received the Best actress award in the 67 th National Film award?

Ans . Kangana Ranaut

For which Film Dhanush bags the Best actor title in the 67 th National Film award?

Ans. Asuran

Who is the Director of the Malayalam film “ Biriyani”?

Ans. Sajin Babu

Which Film bags the “ Best Feature Film “ award in the 67 th National Film award?

Ans. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham

MH Newspaper Cuttings of the day_ 22 March 2021_ Monday

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today


1. Sri Lanka faces key U.N. rights body resolution on Monday, hopes for Indian support Take stand against Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu parties urge PM Modi. 2. SC to hear bail plea of Gautam Navlakha on Monday A bench, comprising justices U.U. Lalit and K.M. Joseph, on March 15 asked the NIA to file its response on the bail plea of the activist, and decided to hear the same on Monday. 3. Night curfew in 8 Rajasthan cities from Monday Visitors told to carry COVID-19 negative report 4. PM to launch 'Catch the Rain' campaign on Monday Narendra Modi will launch the "Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain" campaign on the World Water Day on Monday. The historic MoU to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project, the first project of the national perspective plan for interlinking of rivers, will also be signed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh CMs at the event. 5. Kerala High Court directs EC to respond on Monday on rejection of nominations Two BJP candidates have challenged the decision of Returning Officers rejecting their nominations. 6. Delhi Women's League to kick off from Monday On the opening day there will be three matches, one at Nehru Stadium Complex and two games at the Ambedkar Stadium. 7. Coronavirus \| Latest numbers and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,16,44,327 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,362.

Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Sri Lanka faces key U.N. rights body resolution on Monday, hopes for Indian support

Take stand against Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu parties urge PM Modi.

2. SC to hear bail plea of Gautam Navlakha on Monday

A bench, comprising justices U.U. Lalit and K.M. Joseph, on March 15 asked the NIA to file its response on the bail plea of the activist, and decided to hear the same on Monday.

3. Night curfew in 8 Rajasthan cities from Monday

Visitors told to carry COVID-19 negative report

4. PM to launch 'Catch the Rain' campaign on Monday

Narendra Modi will launch the "Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain" campaign on the World Water Day on Monday. The historic MoU to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project, the first project of the national perspective plan for interlinking of rivers, will also be signed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh CMs at the event.

5. Kerala High Court directs EC to respond on Monday on rejection of nominations

Two BJP candidates have challenged the decision of Returning Officers rejecting their nominations.

6. Delhi Women's League to kick off from Monday

On the opening day there will be three matches, one at Nehru Stadium Complex and two games at the Ambedkar Stadium.

7. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developments

The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,16,44,327 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,61,362.